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> I have scripts, forms, applications, etc., written in Paradox 4.0 for DOS.
> Is there a method of translating them to Paradox 5.0 for Windows?

>> I have scripts, forms, applications, etc., written in Paradox 4.0 for DOS.
>> Is there a method of translating them to Paradox 5.0 for Windows?

>Borland released a utility that will convert DOS apps to Windows.  The files
are
>available at their FTP site.

>The tool does a good job of bringing froms and reports forward.  The results
are
>ugly, but all relations are intact, and the fields are all there.  Spend a
little
>time making things pretty and your all set.

>While it will migrate code, the results are more problematic.  I personally
think
>that you're better off redesigning and rewriting based on the advantages of
the
>Windows product.

>Sorry, I did a quick search of the network here and couldn't find the .zip
file.  If
>you've really got problems finding it, I'll look some more.

>best,

>tim

>Tim Mills-Groninger
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>Associate Executive Director
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